Overview
- Lawyers and legal groups report more ICE stops and operations in places like Minnesota and New York, prompting updated, practical advice for encounters.
- Experts urge people to state, “I am exercising my right to remain silent,” ask to speak with a lawyer, and inquire, “Am I free to go?” before answering questions.
- At homes, guidance stresses not opening the door without a judge‑signed warrant, asking to see it under the door, clearly withholding consent, and documenting or recording interactions.
- USCIS cites INA Section 264 requiring noncitizens 18 or older to carry registration documents, while attorneys advise LPRs and those with DACA or TPS to keep original authorization cards and suggest avoiding nationality‑revealing papers if no status is held.
- Coverage notes broader use of expedited removal for those unable to prove two years’ presence, reports questioning and short‑term detention of U.S. citizens and protected individuals, and outlines options such as seeking bond and rapid legal contact if detained.